Feyenoord took a commanding step toward the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, by beating Fenerbahçe 2–1 in the first leg of the 3rd Qualifying Round. Kickoff was at 19:00 UTC, with Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg in charge. The Dutch side led 1–0 at half-time and held firm after the break to carry a one-goal advantage into the return fixture in Istanbul.

For Feyenoord, this result was exactly what they needed at this stage of the competition. Winning the first ...